Finally! I have finally arrived in Dublin after the seemingly harrowing six hour plane ride from Philadelphia. I have never traveled alone internationally before, so this was definitely a nerve-wracking experience. I did not truly realize just how independent and alone I was until I said goodbye to my parents and they walked in the…
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Hitting the Ground Running in Dublin
We’re finally in Dublin! At the time of writing this, I have been in Dublin for a mere three hours, but I have already practiced my problem-solving and communication skills. Most importantly, however, I have practiced keeping my head level. Issues started to arise when my flight from Newark to London got delayed, causing me…
Mi Primer Día de Trabajo en Madrid
I have been looking forward to my internship at La Caja gallery since I first head of my placement. The gallery is located in the Chueca neighborhood, towards the center of Madrid. La Caja focuses on a variety of different projects, such as the selling of artisanal furniture created by local artists and architectural work….
Staying Open-minded in Berlin
During my time in Berlin, I will be working with a local non-profit organization that works to increase tap water awareness, decrease plastic bottle water waste, and water accessibility. I will be working primarily on researching water policy and doing local outreach. This industry intersects community organizing, academia, and politics. Within community organizing, there are…
Taking it to the Workplace
I am writing this blog post on the eve of my first day of my internship and I am a little nervous about what it holds. We spent this entire week seeing the sights of Berlin and touring Berlin based company campuses to understand the different work environment of a foreign country. Some of the…
Navigating Cultural Differences in the Workplace
Orientation week was extremely interesting to get to know the landscape of Berlin and immerse ourselves in the history and culture of Germany. I thought this was beneficial because we could become comfortable with public transportation around the city, and also get to learn basic German through our classes. In addition, we got to see…
Hospitality in the World’s Most Visited Country
After arriving in Paris, the past few days have certainly been a whirlwind. I have spent the majority of my time getting to know my fellow interns (who come from other universities such as UVA, Wake Forest, and UMD), through orientations and group activities around Paris. We have used this time before the start of…
Acostumbrándome y empezando
During my time in Spain, I will be working with the Centro de Acogida a Refugiados de Vallecas (CAR), which is an organization with the primary goal of providing refugees with basic necessities. These include temporary housing, maintenance, psychosocial assistance, professional formation and more, with the primary goal of ascertaining the successful integration of admitted…
Mi vida nueva
Hi! My name is Celia Maiers Cubas and I am participating in the IIP Internship program in Madrid this summer. I just completed my fourth year at Pitt and will be graduating in August with a degree in Museum Studies and Classics and a minor in Italian. Additionally, I have also completed certificates in Medieval…
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